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Do you need a good laugh? It is back to school, schedules are chaotic, and everyone is trying desperately to get back into a routine. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Take an evening off and have a good laugh. The … Read more
Set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salamander Resort & Spa resides in the heart of Virginia’s famed horse country with every bit the southern charm and luxury one would expect. We were there for … Read more
As someone who has traveled abroad, I’ve experienced first hand the logistics of traveling overseas with a carrier locked smartphone. If you happen to be on a great network, it can be easy to activate your travel plan – although, … Read more
Whether it is their very first year in a classroom or your kids are school yard veterans, children often have some anxieties about that first day. To quell those fears and get them excited about tackling new lessons, use some … Read more
This post was sponsored by RoC® Skincare as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. What we do today will affect our tomorrow. It’s a fact of life. For many 20 somethings, the thought off anti-wrinkle measures and skin … Read more
Last year was Maddilyn’s first year of preschool and along with it came many other first. Being the shopaholics we are, we loved ‘first’ back to school shopping. In addition to the fun new clothes, backpack and school supplies we also … Read more
Most cars on the road today come equipped with some sort of voice-activated navigation system. However, after the promotional period, those services usually require a fee for continued use – as is the case with our vehicle’s current subscription. Most of … Read more
Have you ever been shunned by the mean moms group? Is there a group of mothers you know that just seem to look down on everyone? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky because they are out there. Lurking around the … Read more
Having you ever gone camping with a toddler? What’s that…? No, because you’re not crazy. Well, we just might be. Camping isn’t the best vacation for a toddler, but we live for the great outdoors. My husband is director for … Read more
The first time a child goes to school can be a scary new experience, especially if they haven’t spent any time in daycare or away from the comforts of home. If your little one is on their way to the … Read more
My freshman year of college taught me a lot of valuable life lessons. Not surprisingly, some of the most important lessons I learned weren’t taught in the classroom at all. Time management, perseverance and learning how to live on my … Read more
The tank is full, the smell of fresh Napa Leather from the newest 2017 Kia Cadenza permeates the air and spirits are high. This road trip is about to get epic and it couldn’t have happened at a better time … Read more
One of the things I love the most is Asian food. Mainly because it’s super convenient, but also because the flavor punch is so good that I just can’t have enough of it. However, we can all agree that takeout food … Read more
In the 1999 movie, Smart House, high school science whiz, Ben Cooper, win’s a computerized “Smart House” in an online contest. The house is designed to make his widowed father’s life easier but when Ben tampers with the house, it … Read more
They say you are what you eat and it couldn’t be truer. If you eat nothing but unhealthy foods, you’re not going to be healthy. If you eat fat burning foods, you’re going to start losing weight by burning fat. … Read more
There are moments that change our lives forever. Moments we don’t see coming, but they arrive and throw us off our familiar path. In one breath life is as it has always been, and in the next, you don’t recognize … Read more